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Microwave under fridge cabinet.

5 years ago

Is it possible to hang a microwave from a fridge cabinet? all my upper cabinets sit 9” back from the oven so was thinking a fridge cabinet over the oven would give more depth and allow the microwave to sit out over the range more.

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Debbi Washburn

5 years ago

Those microwaves are designed to fit under a 12" deep wall cabinet ( up to 15" deep if you want ) . Why do you need a deeper cabinet there? Also the microwave is typically about 19-20" above the cooking surface - if you make it come out deeper it will be completely in the way of cooking...

I guess my question is - what is the end result you are trying to achieve???

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Debbi Washburn
5 years ago
Exactly what sort of microwave do you have??? That is very deep for a "hanging" model?? Is it just a large countertop model? If so, you will need a shelf for it to sit on.
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Buehl
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
"...microwave to sit out over the range more..."

What? Is this an "over the range" (OTR) microwave that is meant to be mounted over a range? Or, is it a standard MW (as Debbi asked)?

Are you asking if you can put a 24" deep upper cabinet over the range instead of the standard OTR MW cabinet?

Your question and accompanying description is a bit confusing...
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Buehl
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Do you mean "oven" or "range"? You use both terms.

Oven = interior cavity that is heated up and food is placed inside to bake/roast/broil. Usually part of a range or separate as a "wall oven"

Range = appliance with both surface cooking and an oven beneath the surface

Sometimes people do refer to a range as an "oven", but since you used both terms, I wanted to be sure I know what you actually mean.
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Lydia
Original Author
5 years ago
It’s an over the range microwave. Yes I’m wondering if it’s ok to put a 24” cabinet over the range And hang a microwave from it.
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Design Loft Bracebridge
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
OTR's don't just hang from the upper, they mount to the back wall via a metal plate/bracket. You would have to build out from the back wall in order for the OTR to come out over the range further. Not sure how you would build out but if you used 2x4's you are adding a combustible product too low above the range. If that was what you're thinking, it's a fire hazard and definitely won't meet code.

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